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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jul 24, 2023 20:47:40 GMT -5
I ordered this, but with everything else hitting soon I’m kinda regretting it.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 25, 2023 7:54:08 GMT -5
Spielberg sold out. That makes 2. Predicting Motherboard goes next, the Chicken Walker Hot Wheel, the JP Hot Wheel, then Ali.
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Post by Lariat Tubman on Jul 29, 2023 23:25:26 GMT -5
One week later and this Ali set is still up on Mattel Creations. What's going to happen to that WM1 Retro bundle with Ali next up?
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Post by mrh on Jul 30, 2023 3:31:41 GMT -5
One week later and this Ali set is still up on Mattel Creations. What's going to happen to that WM1 Retro bundle with Ali next up?
I'd answer, but I'd be accused of being negative and critical.
I hope Series 4 sells amazingly well, and the Ali/Hogan one does not, and Mattel sees the numbers and can course correct (though by that point, I guess 6-7 will already be in the pipeline -- which makes me worried for the future)
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Post by kirk815 on Jul 30, 2023 3:48:39 GMT -5
One week later and this Ali set is still up on Mattel Creations. What's going to happen to that WM1 Retro bundle with Ali next up? Same thing as the other sets, 6+ months before selling out. Series 3 is still available... |
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Post by coldblooded on Jul 30, 2023 10:11:25 GMT -5
I wish slaughter was like this, or even NHB.
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Post by Crane on Jul 30, 2023 10:14:04 GMT -5
I wish slaughter was like this, or even NHB. I'm kicking myself for not jumping in the NHB set man |
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Post by iamcline on Jul 30, 2023 14:00:48 GMT -5
...and if I said this doesn't surprise me that Ali is still available?
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Post by ddt4thee on Jul 30, 2023 14:12:22 GMT -5
Time to put Ali on clearance. Half price and I'll buy one.
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Post by mightyone29 on Jul 30, 2023 14:47:43 GMT -5
 I received a promo code for these 4 last week. |
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Post by theman on Jul 30, 2023 15:36:47 GMT -5
What a disaster. The Steiner Brothers would have sold out first day.
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Post by Mr Angry Cena on Jul 30, 2023 15:49:44 GMT -5
It’s a lousy set, and I’m glad I passed on it. Low effort this time around when compared to SDCC exclusives from the past.
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Post by mrh on Jul 30, 2023 17:23:18 GMT -5
It’s a lousy set, and I’m glad I passed on it. Low effort this time around when compared to SDCC exclusives from the past.
I think the effort is strong -- I just think a huge misperception of demand by WWE collectors and especially outside collectors.
One thing we also don't discuss -- think how much extra money Mattel probably had to pay to even get the rights to make figures of Ali. Then it sells poorly. So it's a double loss for Mattel.
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Post by jacobl18 on Jul 30, 2023 17:44:00 GMT -5
It’s a lousy set, and I’m glad I passed on it. Low effort this time around when compared to SDCC exclusives from the past.
I think the effort is strong -- I just think a huge misperception of demand by WWE collectors and especially outside collectors.
One thing we also don't discuss -- think how much extra money Mattel probably had to pay to even get the rights to make figures of Ali. Then it sells poorly. So it's a double loss for Mattel.
So Mattel can spend money to sign Ali but not wrestling legends? I bet an Adam Bomb UE or Kona Crush UE fig would have sold better than this. |
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Post by zen411 on Jul 30, 2023 18:20:32 GMT -5
I think the effort is strong -- I just think a huge misperception of demand by WWE collectors and especially outside collectors.
One thing we also don't discuss -- think how much extra money Mattel probably had to pay to even get the rights to make figures of Ali. Then it sells poorly. So it's a double loss for Mattel.
So Mattel can spend money to sign Ali but not wrestling legends? I bet an Adam Bomb UE or Kona Crush UE fig would have sold better than this. They feel they need to do crossover appeal for an sdcc these days. But yes long requested figures would have done better. No one ever asked for ali. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 30, 2023 18:33:59 GMT -5
I think the effort is strong -- I just think a huge misperception of demand by WWE collectors and especially outside collectors.
One thing we also don't discuss -- think how much extra money Mattel probably had to pay to even get the rights to make figures of Ali. Then it sells poorly. So it's a double loss for Mattel.
So Mattel can spend money to sign Ali but not wrestling legends? I bet an Adam Bomb UE or Kona Crush UE fig would have sold better than this. Mattel doesn’t sign anyone. WWE has a roster of current and legend talent that Mattel licenses. If someone is not under a WWE contract then Mattel aren’t making them nor are they pursuing anyone themselves. |
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Post by Mr Angry Cena on Jul 30, 2023 19:43:39 GMT -5
It’s a lousy set, and I’m glad I passed on it. Low effort this time around when compared to SDCC exclusives from the past.
I think the effort is strong -- I just think a huge misperception of demand by WWE collectors and especially outside collectors.
One thing we also don't discuss -- think how much extra money Mattel probably had to pay to even get the rights to make figures of Ali. Then it sells poorly. So it's a double loss for Mattel.
That’s fair. I myself was excited when I found out it was Ali, as he’s an all time great fighter. The execution is just not there on either figure, unfortunately. |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 30, 2023 19:46:12 GMT -5
I canceled my order.
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Post by cambo5678 on Jul 30, 2023 20:33:37 GMT -5
Did Mattel give you any problems with not allowing cancellations on preorders? |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 30, 2023 20:34:09 GMT -5
Did Mattel give you any problems with not allowing cancellations on preorders? No. I just sent them an email |
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